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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-05-14

till the other side was heard from. l
invite and challenge Lord Lsnsdowne to
answer or dispute g, single fact which the
Herald says should not be accepted until
he has had an opp ortunity of doing this"
TO BOYCOTT. THE UMBRIA LINE.
NEW YORK, Nay 13.-Branch No. L of
the Irish Natio Aal League passed a reso-
luton denou ncing the captain Of the
steamer Umhria for his action toward
Editor O'Brien and Bishop Ireland,
pIedging the members to boycott the
steamers of that line until he DE dis
charged, and calling on all land leagues
in the country to take similar action.
THE FRESHMAN UNDECIDED.
TORONTO, ONT, May ia report is
current here to day that Mr.. O'Brien,
notwithstanding Mayor Howland's tele-
gram to him yesterday. will come here TO
speak at a public meeting tomorrow
evening. President Mulligan Of the local
branch of the Irish National League, re-
ceived dispatch from Mr.. O'Brien, but
states it is not decided whether O'Brien
will come or not. II he should come
there will be an immense crowd present,
SIS the citizens seem thoroughly in earnest
in their opposition to his speaking here.
O'BRIEN AT QUEBEC.
QUEBEC, P. O., Nay 13.-When O'Brien
had finished speaking last night, Dennis
Kilbride, one of LansdoWne's evicted ten
ants, made speech, giving history of
the Lansdowne estate with detailed &C
count of his own troubles, which were re-
ceived with outbursts of groans and
Kisses. The crown prosecutor, Charles
Fitzpatrick, spoke after Kilbride. The
meeting closed with great enthusiasm for
the cause. The next meeting will be at
Toronto, Tuesday. The time of the meet
ing at Kingston, where most opposition is
threated, is not definitely fixed. O'Brien
remained in Quebec to-day and on Satur-
day will be in Montreal, where he remains
until he starts for Toronto, should the
meeting at Kingston not be fixed for en-
Intervening date.
LANSDOWNE'S WISHES.
TORONTO, ONT, May 13.-The Globe
tomorrow will announce on Lord Lsns-
downe's authority that the Governor
General wishes Mr.. O'Brien to have full
liberty of speech.
THE POLICE PREPARED.
TORONTO, ONT, May 13.-In view of
the probability of Mr.. O'Brien attending
the LoYalists' public meeting in Queens
park tomorrow afternoon, the Board of
Police Commissioners held q special
meeting this afternoon and made ample
provision for the maintenance of order
Police arrangements were also made for
Tuesday next when Mr.. O'Brien proposes
leCturing here.
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The National Drill,

Special to the Gazette.
WASHINGTON, May I5.-UnlcSs all signs
fail, there will be more people in Wash
!Egton on sightseeing expedition d1E-
sng the last seven days CT the present
month than were ever coDgregated here at
any one time since the war. The National
Drill, which was conceived by number
of enterprisirg citizens, promises TO be
one Of the most successful affairs of the
kind ever planned in this country. The
railroads leading insO Washington have
been unusually liberal in the matter OF
rates, and as result the committee in
charge of the preliminary arrangements
confidently expect tseas OF thousands of
people to avail thems& ves Of this chance
Preparations are beY,: made to accom-
modate an enOrmou! n2m5er of spec
tators. grand stand is being erected
this week which stretches for several
hundred feet along the lot directly in
front of the executive mansion, and which
would seat, seemingly, half of the regular
population. 1t is upwards of half mile
from end to end, and rises to height OF
about twenty feet in the. air. Strangers
are to be cared for by q systematic plan.
Special employees will be located at each
of the railway stations, with lists OF
boarding houses and the prices charged
at each, together with such other data as
may be necessary to assure proper atten-
ton for each visitor. The proprietors of
boarding houses have named very mod
crate rates, and it is not necessary for the
visitor to mortgage his farm in order to
remain a week in Washington on this
occasion.
Final preparations for the drill are be-
ing pushed rapidly forward and by the
latter part of next week everything will
be in readiness for the STAIR from which
the people of Washington expect so
mach. 1t is thought there will be q great
many old veterans from the armies on
both sides of the line, wac will renew &C
quaintances made twenty-five years ago
when the occasion was less felicitous.
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Hankins Of Chicago for s7F>oSS S0fg gsb6 ID
Brothers have been offer. &c sl2. 900 for
Muntrose.
First race-One mill, selling. nurse
$500. There were nj ne Starters: Reyoke,
fayorite, selling Z &c 5 in books; Jen
Nave rext at TO I; Eacftin and Charley
Marks to l, and tie others all way from
10 to 25 to |. After several false starts
Charley MARKS got off in the lead; Loftin,
second; Brilliant, 3: w. H.. H. was al
most LETT at half-nile; lorilliant and LOT
, tin Tapped for FIRST place; Fife Hardy,
tnird. The same position maintained in
to the stretch, where Effie Hardy moved
into the second place. The latter won
by half a length after driving finish,
with Brilliant two, lengths in front
of Marks, Time, 1:454.
! Second receive furlongs, the Alex
ander stakes for two-year-old colts; each
carried 115 pounds. The easy way in
which Perkins won at Lexington made
him the favorite, though Bloodhound was
also very popular. Post odds: Barrister,
twenty to one; Bloodhound, eight to one;
Amos, five to one; Badge, three to one !;
Perkins, four to one. Barrister got of
first, with Perkins second. Before they
reached the turn Perkins moved forward
and held the first place to the wire, win
ming by length and half; Badge, Sec
Iond; Bloodhound, third. Time, l :04.
! Third race-One and one-fourth miles.
The only starters were Long Slipper and
Goldfiea. Lewis, with 119 pounds, rode
the former, and Gerhsrdy, with 103, the
latter. 1t was the prettiest race of the
day, and they were neck and neck. Com
ing into the home stretch Goldfea led by
a half length. Lewis whipped Long Slip
per all the way down past the stand, but
the weight was too much for him, though
he came near overtaking Golddea, the lat
ter winning only by a neck. Long Slip
per was the favorite at odds of to 5,
Goldiea selling II to 5. Time, 2:134.
Fourth Race-One and one-sixteenth
mile dash; McCampbell handicap sweep.
stakes. Egmont was big favorite. Book
odds, to on Baldwin; Voltiguer came
next with to l, CLARION to l, Lewis
Clark to l, Flora More to l, and Allie
gheny Is to l. Egmont took the lead
and held it, winning handily in 500,
Clarion second, Flora Moore third and
Voltiguer fourth.
Fifth Race-Three- fourth mile dash, for
maiden thTee-year- Famine was the
favorite over big field. Bixby won,
Famine second, Lucien third. Time, / :174
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TO EXPEND THE BALANCE.
Governor Ross Finds Means of Aiding the
DI outh Counties If the Southwest.

Governor Ross Finds Means OF Aiding the
DI outh Counties of the Southwest.
Special to the Gazette
AUSTIN, TEX, May 1S.-Remaining
from the drouth fund of 500, 900 there is
an uneXpended balance of over $4,000. II
is the purpose to disburse it among the
suffering counties in the southwest, hence
the following correspondence
AUS IN, Ten, May Il, 1857.
To Walter p. Lane, Marshal; W. Ferguson, san
Antonio, HIP. league. Kaufman.
Official information shows great suffer
ing ia two or three western counties. There
is in the treasury S5,258 95 of the spPro-
priation. l am clearly of opinion that
this sum can and should be used. 1t can
be drawn only upon apportiOnment by
the commissioners. My view of the law
is that while you were to receive only g
stated sum for your service,
you are not precluded from
now apportioning the1 balance
of the appropriation left, and upon your
draft, approved by myself, the Comp
trOller will pay the balance. Inform me
at once of your conclusions. If you con-
cur in my view, will forward the in
formation upon which you set.
Signed L. S. Ross, Governor.
IL GuIS lue IOLLOWIuS dHSWSIS were It
ceived by wire:
SAN ANTONIO, TEX, MAY y, 1857.
To Governor L. s. Ross:
1 fully concur with you, out suggest
that Medina, Wilson, AtasCosa and
Guadalupe counties receive the money.
Signed WILLIAM FERGUSON.
KAUFMAN, TEX , May y.
To Governor L. :. Ross;
l will act on your view of the law.
Forward information.
Signed II. P. TEAUGE.
MARSHALL, Ten, May y.
To Governor ROes.
concur with your views o disburse
the balance and am ct your service.
Signed WALTER 2. LANE.
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a Gigantic SwindIe.

NEW YORK, May 13.-Advices from
Havana under date of the 6th says regard
ing the announcement that the store
keeper of q large warehouse had ab-
seconded with a large amount Of money:
1t has been learned that q great swind-
ling scheme consisting in the pledging
of sugar, chiefly OF the Cardinals
Refinery, an imaginary concern, mas been
carried on for some time past. The
zwindle was conducted in Havana by the
storekeeper, and it is said that he fraudu-
lently obtained from different parties
here, including one bank, from $3.50, 900
to 100000.
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First Move in Pamela County.

Special to the Gazette.
CARTHAGE, TEX, May 13.-Mr. j. NJ.
Whitmire of Long Branch received a
strong call a few days since, asking him
to take the lead in the prohibition move
ment in Pamela county. He accepted
said trust and accordingly called con-
vention to meet at the courthouse on the
21st inst. for the purpose of permanent
organization. This is the first move
made by the prohibitionists in this coun-
ty. The ants have not organized yet,
and what they intend doing remains TO
be seen.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-05-14
TEN THOUSAND MEN IDLE
A Complete Standstm In the Building In
dustry in Chicago,

A Complete Standstn In the Building In
| dustry in Chicago,
CHICAGO, ILL, May 13.-TO-night all
| the building operatives under the control
of the contractors who are members of
| the Master Masons' and Builders AssOci-
alton, Chicago, were shut down so far
as the briCklayers and stOne-masOns are
! concerned. 1t is estimated that fully
! 10000 wcrkmen are now idle in the build
! ing trades III this city as result of the
strikes or the lockout. The general
shut down inaugurated this evening is
the OutgrOWth of a series of strikes
in the building trades in the nature of an
attempt by the employers to force the
| battle with the Workmen and secure a
| lasting place during the season. The
carpenters, painters and other men, it is
announced, will be kept at work as long as
there is anything for them to do, but this
will not help them much, for practically all
work will in three or four days be
blocked by the lockout Of the orlcklayers
and masOns. The employers claim 70
have established q perfect embargo on
! builing material during the lockout.
! The NOTthside Brick Manufacturers
Association at meeting to day decided to
shut down Wednesday. They employ 1900
men, and this force will be added to the
idle army of 10000. The sufferers
so far are composed of about
5000 brlcklayers, 1000 hod, carriers.
1900 carpenters, painters and plumbers,
| 1900 miscellaneous mechanics and
laborers. An uproarious meeting of the
Bricklayers' Union was held tonight, but
no action was taken either to rescind the
demand for Saturday payday or to
formally declare the strike eff.
TO FIGHT THE STRIKERS.
CHICAGO, ILL, May lathe following
notice was mailed to each member of the
Masons and Bailding Associations to-day:
GENTLENIEN-In pursuance of the fol-
lowing resolution, adopted at meeting
of the association held Tuesday, May 10,
you are requested to stop all work Friday
night, May Is, and report to the executive
committee: Resolved, That we, the
Master Masons and Builders Association
do hereby pledge ourselves to re-
fuse to comply with the de-
mands made by the Bricklayers' and
Stone Cutters Unions for the payment
of wages on Saturdays, and we further.
more bind ourselves on our honor to pay
every second Monday or Tuesday, and
that in case the Bricklayers or Stone
Masons and Builders Association refuse
to sccede, that we will shut down our
work until such strike is over. You are
hereby requested to stop all work Friday,
May Is, and report to the executive COM
mittee. Respectfully,
JOSEPH DOWNEY, President.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-05-14
THE CREM SAVED
Disastrous Forest Fires.

MARQUETTE, MICH, May 13.-Forest
fires are raging in the vicinity of Ne
gaunee. Losses to owners of pine land
will be heavy. Some mining locations
are threatened with destruction near Tai
Lake and Carp river. Fires are raging
slang the tracks of the Chicago and
Northwestern, the Duluth and South
Shores and the Milwaukee and Northern
roads. Forest City, mining village, is
threatened with destruction. The fires
are spreading in every direction. Duluth
dispatches say navigation on Lake Supe-
rior is impeded by the smoke of the
Michigan and Wisconsin fires. The fire
departments of Escanaba and other
places have been called out to fight the
danes, and the situation is very critical
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The LoutsviIIe Races.

LOUISVILLE, KY, May I3.-The grand
stand was again crowded to-day, the
weather being bright and warm. The
track was fast, but the time made was
not as good as yesterday. Egmont and
Perkins were the only fsvorites that came
under the wire first. The prettiest race
of the day was that between Long Slipper
and Goldfea, the two running side by
side for the whole distance of d mile and
a quarter, and the latter winning by 8
neck. The betting was spirited. Con-
siderable kicking was INDUCED in by
betters on account of the small odds
given by book makers, who have 8
mon poly owing to the existence of
Austin pools. Ullman, one of the book
makers, cashed a. counterfeit check for
$500 on GoIdfies. Jscobin was pur-
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The Paris Tourname emit.

opeCIaI 70 Lne Gazette.
PARIS, TEX, May 13.-The report was
out yesterday that the owners of the fair
ground refused to let the managers have
the ground for the Interstate drill for
less than % per cent. gross from those
who attended, but your reporter learned
late this evening that the grounds have
been leased and they are now going to
build another grand stand, which will &C
commodate 1900 or more people. The
committee on transportation received a
communication to-day from Commission
er Waldo stating that he would give
special rates on all the roads to attend
the Interstate Drill and Tournament As
sociation here next month, from the 7th
to 18th inclusive
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-05-14
EDITOR O'BRIEN.
He is to Have Freedom of Speech, but
Will be Watched Closely
LORD LANsDowNE CHALLENGED.

LORD LANSDOWNE CHALLENGED.
QUEBEC, P. O., May 13.-In his speech
here last night Mr.. O'Brien said he had
to express his Acknowledgements not merely
to his friends, but to his opponents, for
the courtesy and fair play he had received
up to the present time. He believed that
good many prejudices and misunder-
standings which had arisen with reference
to his visit were already being dispelled
and expressed confidence that the more
the subject was thrashed out the more
severely every human liberty-loving man
would condemn the conduct of Lord
Lansdowne, and the more they would
recognize that this was the only means
left to avert the destruction of the entire
community of oppressed and cruelty
Wronged tenants. The Irish people had
not sought this quarrel with Lord Lans-
downe. He had himself forced it by max
ing himself the champion and stand
ard-bearer of the worst and most inhu-
man class of rack-renters in Ireland.
"The Montreal Herald of to-day"
he continued, stock up posi-
ton with which I do not for a
moment quarrel: That the Canadian peo-
pie would not take, on the statement of
others, the assertion that Lord Lans-
downe was as black as he was painted,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-05-14

"Maype I hat 10 fail before spring."
said Pennsylvania merchant to a travel
ing salesman who was trying to sell him
bill of goods. ''But you are
worth $4,000 and have only &c.
900 worth of stock. You'd have
to pay 81 for one if you failed" "Great
hefensl vhus it ike dot? Well, den l
keep right on, and you may send me some
more sugar und tea ind coffee. I Wait
until 1 vas worth $4,000 und hat $4,000
worth of stock. wall Street News.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-05-14
Floods in Virginia and North Carolina.

PETERSBURG, VA, May 13.-The
heaviest rains known for more than
fifteen years have fallen during the last
two days in the vicinity of Weldon, N.
c., and also in the counties of Southamp-
ton, Isle of Wight and Surry, this state.
The rivers and smaller streams have
oVerfowed their banks, and all of the
lowlands are completely inundated. In
Isle of Wight county alone eighty
mills have been washed away and nearly
every bridge in the county has been car
ried out by the angry waters. 1t is re-
ported that the corn and peanut crops in
each of the above counties has been en-
tirely ruined.
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Capital CuIliDgs.

Special to the Gazette.
AUSTIN, TEX, May 13.-An attempt
will be made to get reduced rates on all
the railroads in the state for those desir-
ing to attend the summer normal at
Austin.
The tax collectors OF Grimes and
Karnes counties settled to-day. Both of
the collectors were here in person.
The following charter was filed: Nun
nelly Gold and Silver Mining Company,
capital 100000; iucorpOratOrs: G. c..
Nrnnelly of Dallas, J. E. Schneider, Alex
Sanger, Jacob Raucb, R. V. TOmpKins, 7.
F. McEnnis.
The ComptrOller's department received
$500, one-half each for revenue and
school fund.
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Crops near Waco.
Special to the Gazette.

opeCIaI 70 the GaleIIe,
WACO, TEX, May Ex-senator Coke
says he visited his Brazos bottom planta-
ton yesterday, and while the rainfall
there was not as heavy as in Waco, yet he
never saw corn and cotton looking better
at this season of the year. 81 should not
be at all surprised" continued the Sena-
tor, "if Waco does not receive more cot
ton next season than in any past one.
Furthermore, it will not astonish me to
see corn selling on these streets next fall
at 20 or % cents a bushei"
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-05-14
Guarding Against Ftre-Bugs.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINI, May l3.-Sev-
eral fires broke out last night, some of
which were incendiary, and led Mayor
Ames to believe that a gang of fire bugs
have organized for the purpose of burn
ing the city. Accordingly early this
morning the Mayor directed policemen
armed with Winchester rifles to guard the
mills, lumber yards and factories.
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RANGE AND RANCH CATTLE.
The Reports of Losses During the Winter
Greatly Exaggerated.

Greatly Exaggerated.
Boston, MASS, May 13.-The CONNER
cial Bulletin published to-day a special
report of the range and ranch cattle IN
dustry. The reports are furnished by
special correspondents from thirteen
states and territories, covering the
whole field. The conclusions arrived
al indicate that the early reports
of winter losses have been considerably
exaggerated. The only territory where
the cattlemen suffered sever loss was in
Montana, where the mortality proves to
have been from 10 to 20 per cent. above
the average. The losses in Colorado,
Kansas and Nebraska were very light
the past winter, running under per
cent. on the average. Parts of Idaho
and Wyoming suffered quite Sc
Verely, particularly in the northwestern
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-05-14

Re stated Houston had been elected by e
large proportion of companies and
would be the larger encsmp-
nent. He says Brigadier- General j.
5. Stanley, Of the United States Army,
commanding TIE department of Texas,
has written him letter expressing much
interest in the matter, and promising is
hearty cooperation. General Stanley
writes that ne would send if desired de-
tachments of regulars ot.his command to
take part in one of the encampents, tut
could net attend three.
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The Sail of the Thistle.

GLASGOW, May 13.-The new cutter
yacht Thistle returned from d spin in the
Clyde. A slight northwest breeze wa
blowing. She carried a huge mainsail,
jib-headed topsail, No. jib and small
staysail. She appeared thoroughly able
to bear them and seemed handy and quick
at stays. She behaved admirably and
made smart pace for the light wind she
had. The owners say she satisfies them.
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Spoke at Tyler.

Special to the Gazette.
TYLER, TEX, May 13.-Colonel T. r.
Bonner of this city and Hon. V. W.
Grubbs of Greenville, spoke in favor of
prohibition at Albertson opera house last
night. The large hall was crowded, and
the audience seemed highly pleased with
the speeches. Colonel Bonner leaves for
Henderson tonight, where he hiss been
invited to discuss this subject at a big
barbecue tomorrow.
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at Baird.
Special to the Gazette.

Special to the Gazette.
BAIRD, TEX, May ia meeting OF
the Prohibitlonists of this precinct met at
the courthouse last evening to organize a
club to be known as the Baird Precinct
Club. Captain J. L. Lea was elected
president of the club, with Major D.
Richardson, vice-president; Mr.. w. H.
Parvin, secretary; Major W. h. Cliett,
assistant secretary, and Joe Rushing,
treasurer. About thirty names were en-
rolled as members of the club.
A similar meeting will be held at the
courthouse Tuesday night, May II, to
perfect organization. Both pros and
cons are invited and alI the ladies ex-
pected. Every precinct in the county is
expected to organize precinct clubs at
once.
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A Race Around the Horn,

NEW YORK, May IA race from New
York to San Francisco, distance 1900
miles, has been arranged between the
Clipper ships Seminole and Charter. The
vessels sail tomorrow. George Curtis
vessel of the same class sails from Phila-
delphia for the same place at the same
time.
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In ShackeIford County.

Correspondence of the Gazette.
ALBANY, Tex, May 9.-The late rains
have made most wonderful change in
not only the "face of NATURE" but the
"face of man." They came too late to
save the wheat and oat crop, but in plenty
of time for corn and cotton. The farmers
are planting immense crops of cotton. A
heavy rain fell last night and it is now
raining, with prospects good for an all
night rain.
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At Denton.

Special to the Gazette.
DENTON, TEX, May 13.-The Prohibi-
tionists are billed to have meeting at
the courthouse tonight to enroll sympa-
thizers with the cause. Tomorrow the
ants do likewise, and will from that
branch out over the county and establish
clubs and prepare to meet the pros in the
coming contest.
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An Iowa Town Burned.

DUBUQUE, Iowa, May 13.-The entire
business part of Earlville, town of 1000
Inhabitants, thirty-seven miles west Of
Dubuque, was wiped out by fire last
night. Twenty business houses, forty
dwellings, one church and several barns
were destroyed. The loss is $150,OOO;
insurance, $4,000. The cause of the fire
is unknown
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Officers Elsctad.
Special to the Gazette.


GAINESVILLE, TEX, May 13.-At late
hour last night the State Sportsmen's
Association elected the following officers
for the ensuing year: President, A. G.
Shriever of San Antonio; First Vice
President, A. Stude of Houston; Second
Ce-President, Joe CotTeaux of Gaines
vile; Secretary and Treasurer, r. L. Pol
lard of Houston. Houston gets the tour
nament next year.